The vintage Premier Model 50 hides a surprise: it is vastly overpowered. Most 8” speaker amps at the time gave you 3 to 5 watts, maybe 7 watts tops. But the wizards at Premier’s 1961 NYC factory knew what they were doing. With its 6L6 power circuitry the Model 50 cranks out 17 watts -- truly phenomenal for a compact vintage amp.
You get the richest and fullest vintage tube-tone you’ll ever hear from an amp this size. Even has a great crunchy break-up. Crank it up full and get a raucous overdrive, especially through the mic circuit.
Plus the amp is super clean and all original, from the way cool metallic “foil” grille to the two-tone covering and everything else, inside & out.
And it’s the perfect size for noodling at home, taking to practice or rehearsal sessions, or at studios or hotels on the road. If you’re a guitarist you’ll be stunned by how good your playing sounds through this vintage little gem. If you’re a harp player, you’ll be in blues heaven.
Complete with a very rare and original 1959 Premier 10-page full-line amps mini-catalog (see pics).
1961 Premier Model 50 amp, $1,100 or best offer.
$90 shipping (very far & int’l locations may require add’l charge).
For an even wider range of tone, jack the Model 50 to the optional and equally super-clean 1963 Premier Reverb unit. With its original spring-box reverb, and fully adjustable for speed and depth, hooked to the Model 50 amp it’s a blast, and sounds awesome. The Reverb unit is complete with its original copper-hued metal Premier footswitch.
1963 Premier Reverb unit $400. $60 shipping.
The 1961 Premier Model 50 amplifier ($1,100):
The optional 1963 Premier Reverberation unit, w/ original footswitch ($400):
I also pack well. Your amp will arrive to you safe, sound, and ready to enjoy.
You get the richest and fullest vintage tube-tone you’ll ever hear from an amp this size. Even has a great crunchy break-up. Crank it up full and get a raucous overdrive, especially through the mic circuit.
Plus the amp is super clean and all original, from the way cool metallic “foil” grille to the two-tone covering and everything else, inside & out.
And it’s the perfect size for noodling at home, taking to practice or rehearsal sessions, or at studios or hotels on the road. If you’re a guitarist you’ll be stunned by how good your playing sounds through this vintage little gem. If you’re a harp player, you’ll be in blues heaven.
Complete with a very rare and original 1959 Premier 10-page full-line amps mini-catalog (see pics).
1961 Premier Model 50 amp, $1,100 or best offer.
$90 shipping (very far & int’l locations may require add’l charge).
For an even wider range of tone, jack the Model 50 to the optional and equally super-clean 1963 Premier Reverb unit. With its original spring-box reverb, and fully adjustable for speed and depth, hooked to the Model 50 amp it’s a blast, and sounds awesome. The Reverb unit is complete with its original copper-hued metal Premier footswitch.
1963 Premier Reverb unit $400. $60 shipping.
The 1961 Premier Model 50 amplifier ($1,100):
- Serial number: 591461.
- Style: 1x8 combo amp.
- Condition: excellent, all original.
- Color: green & yellow two-tone.
- Grille: metallic “foil” w/ bullseye Premier logo.
- Control panel: jewel lamp, mic in, inst in, inst in, vol, tone, power switch.
- Knobs: original Premier catalin knobs.
- Speaker: original Best Company 8” silver, dated 519105 (the 5th week of 1961)..
- Tubes: 6L6/7591, 12AX7, 6X4.
- Handle: original leather, in excellent condition.
- Power cord: original 2-prong (for safety I recommend that you update to a modern 3-prong cord).
- Approx size: 15”h x 15”w x 7”d. Weight: 13.4 lbs.
- Includes: very rare original late 1960 Premier 10-page amps ful line mini-catalog.
The optional 1963 Premier Reverberation unit, w/ original footswitch ($400):
- Serial number: 106351.
- Style: powered reverb unit, hooks to amp with included cable.
- Condition: excellent, all original.
- Control panel: reverb intensity, reverb depth.
- Power cord: original 2-prong (for safety, I recommend that you update to a modern 3-prong plug & cord).
- Approx. size: 19”w x 7½” x 7”. Weight: 9 lbs.
- Includes: original metal footswitch and all cables to hook to amp.
I also pack well. Your amp will arrive to you safe, sound, and ready to enjoy.
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